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1. CORONA VIRUS
(COVID-19)
India’s Role in Fighting Against
Coronavirus Pandemic
Prepared By:
Pallav Tyagi
Note: Data contained in this Presentation is till Dated 22-05-2020

2. CORONA VIRUS (COVID-19)
• Corona viruses are a large family of viruses which may cause illness
in animals or humans. In humans, several coronaviruses are known
to cause respiratory infections ranging from the common cold to
more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome
(MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). The most
recently discovered coronavirus causes coronavirus disease COVID-
19.
• Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a
newly discovered coronavirus.
• Most people infected with the COVID-19 virus will experience mild
to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring
special treatment. Older people underlying medical problems like
cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and
cancer are more likely to develop serious illness.
Source : www.who.int, & https://www.mohfw.gov.in/

3. How it spreads?
• COVID-19 virus spreads primarily
through droplets of saliva or discharge
from the nose when an infected person coughs or
sneezes.
• so it’s important that you also practice respiratory
etiquette (for example, by coughing into a flexed
elbow).
Source : www.who.int

4. SYMPTOMS
Most common:
• fever.
• dry cough.
• tiredness.
Less common:
• aches and pains.
• sore throat.
• diarrhoea.
• conjunctivitis.
• headache.
• loss of taste or
smell.
• a rash on skin, or
discolouration of
fingers or toes.
Serious symptoms:
• Difficulty breathing or
shortness of breath.
• Chest pain or
pressure.
• Loss of speech or
movement.
Source : www.who.int

5. Prevention
• Wash your hands regularly with soap and water, or clean them with
alcohol-based hand rub.
• Maintain Social distancing
• Avoid touching your face.
• Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing.
• Stay home if you feel unwell.
• Refrain from smoking and other activities that weaken the lungs.
• Practice physical distancing by avoiding unnecessary travel and
staying away from large groups of people.
Source : www.who.int

6. Worldwide Effect of Covid-19
• Data only contains top 20
most affected countries with
CoronaVirus Pandemic

7. India’s Role in fighting against
CoronaVirus(COVID-19)
#IndiaFightsCorona

8. How it Started in India?
• On 30 January, India reported its
first case of COVID-19 in Kerala,
which rose to three cases by 3
February; all were students who
had returned from Wuhan, China.
• The transmission escalated
during March, after several cases
were reported all over the
country, most of which were
linked to people with a travel
history to affected countries. On
12 March, a 76-year-old man who
had returned from Saudi Arabia
became the first victim of the
virus in the country.
Source : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/COVID-19_pandemic_in_India#cite_note-30
Map of the pandemic in India (as of 22 May 2020)

9. • PM Narendra Modi asked all citizens to observe 'Janata Curfew' (people's curfew)
from 7 am to 9 pm on 22 March.
• PM Modi reminds people on twitter 'Janta Curfew' "Do remember, 5 pm for 5 minutes... Be
on your terraces, balconies or windows to express gratitude to all those who are working
24/7 so that our nation becomes free from COVID-19. Janta Curfew," Prime Minister tweeted.

10. 4 Stages
#indiafightcorona.
1. Lockdown 1.0 (25th Mar to 14th Apr)
– complete nationwide lockdown
– ₹150 billion (US$2.1 billion) aid for the healthcare sector.
– Setting up PM CARE FUND
– Economic relief package of ₹1.7 lakh crore (Under PM GARIB KALYAN YOJNA)
2. Lockdown 2.0 (15th Apr to 03rd May)
– Relaxation to non-contaminated zone
– Introduction of AROGYA SETU APP
3. Lockdown 3.0 (04th May to 17th May)
– Contaminated zone – No relaxation(essential services only)
– Red Zone – minimum relaxation
– Orange Zone – more relaxation
– Green Zone – Maximum Mobility
4. Lockdown 4.0 (18th May to 31st May )
– Economic package of ₹20 trillion for 'Atma Nirbhar Bharat' (self reliant India)
– Control to state governments

11. Lockdown 1.0 (25th Mar to 14th Apr)
• PM Narendra Modi announced the world’s largest
lockdown on 24 March, asking 1.3 billion Indians to stay
home for 21 days to slow the spread of COVID-19.
• PM Narendra Modi announced also ₹150
billion (US$2.1 billion) aid for the healthcare sector which
includes.
– Testing facilities,
– PPEs,
– ICUs,
– Ventilators and
– For training medical workers.
• Setting up PM CARE FUND
• Economic relief package of ₹1.7 lakh crore (Under PM
GARIB KALYAN YOJNA)
Source : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/COVID-19_pandemic_in_India#cite_note-30

12. Economic relief package of ₹1.7 lakh crore
(Under PM GARIB KALYAN YOJNA)
• 50 lakh medical insurance to doctors, paramedic & other medical staff
• For food security
– Additional 5kg wheat or rice per person for 3 months
– 1kg free daal per household for 3 month
– Free LPG for UJJWALA beneficiaries for 3 months
• For Cash in Hand
– Rs 2000 to 87 million farmers under PM KISAN in 10 days.
– Increase in MGNREGS wages to Rs.200 from Rs.182
– Rs.500/month to 200 million women of JAN DHAN ACCOUNT HOLDERS for
next 3 months.
– Ex-gratia of Rs.1000 to poor, senior citizen, widows & disabled.
– Rs. 20 Lakh collateral-free loan to women SHGs.
• For Organized Sector
– Govt. to contribute EPF to companies with less than 100 workers
– Contribute for both employer & employees.
– Non-refundable advance of 75% or 3 month wages from PF account
• For construction Worker
– States to use Rs.31000 crore to construction worker welfare Fund
– States to use District Mineral Fund for Medical Activities
Source : https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/fm-nirmala-sitharaman-announces-rs-1-7-lakh-crore-relief-package-for-poor/articleshow/74825054.cms?from=mdr

13. Lockdown 2.0 (15th Apr to 03rd May)
Relaxation to non-contaminated zone
Source : https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/coronavirus-lockdown-what-will-be-open-april-20-onwards/articleshow/75232160.cms
Introduction of
Aarogya Setu
App to track your
Health

14. Lockdown 3.0 (04th May to 17th May)

15. Lockdown 4.0 (18th May to 31st May )
• PM Modi announced an economic package
of ₹20 trillion (US$280 billion) for 'Atma Nirbhar
Bharat' (self reliant India). The economic package
is nearly 10% of the GDP. economic package was
mainly aimed for:
– labourers,
– farmers,
– honest tax payers,
– MSMEs and
– cottage industries
• Control to state governments
Source: https://www.financialexpress.com/economy/breakup-of-the-rs-20-lakh-crore-economic-stimulus-package-by-fm-sitharaman/1961843/

16. Timeline: Govt. action to fight against CoronaVirus
 On 26 February, India sent 15 tons of masks, gloves and other emergency medical
equipment to China.
 On 03 March : Indian government stopped issuing of new visas.
 On 4 March 2020, Minister of Health and Family Welfare, announced compulsory
screening of all international passengers arriving in India.
 On 5 March, Government of Delhi announced shutting down all primary schools
across Delhi till 31 March.
 On 6 March, the BSF announced that the Wagah-Attari border ceremony would be
conducted without any spectators.
 On 10 March, Kerala announced closure of all schools and colleges across the
state, with effect from 11 March.
 On 12 March, New Delhi, Karnataka & odisha closed all schools, colleges and
cinema halls. and prohibited non-essential official gatherings. Maharashtra
declared the outbreak to be an epidemic in the cities of Mumbai, Navi Mumbai,
Nagpur, Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad.
• On 13 March, the Punjab, Chhattisgarh and Manipur governments closed
educational institutions till 31 March.
• On 13 March, the BCCI postponed opening of 2020 IPL. On 16 April, BCCI
suspended the tournament indefinitely due to the pandemic.
• On 14 March, Himachal Pradesh & West Bengal closed educational institutions and
theatres until 31 March.
• On 15 March, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu and Telangana government closed schools,
colleges and cinema halls till 31 March.
Source : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/COVID-19_pandemic_in_India#cite_note-30

17. • On 15 March, PM Narendra Modi after a video conference of SAARC leaders,
allocated ₹74 crore (US$10 million) of funds as COVID-19 Emergency Fund for the
SAARC countries.
• On 17 March, UP closed educational institutions and theatres till 2 April and on-going
examinations were postponed.
• On 18 March, J & K banned entry of all foreign tourists, Government of Andhra
Pradesh announced closure of all educational institutions till 31 March.
• On 19 March, PM Narendra Modi asked all citizens to observe 'Janta Curfew' (people's
curfew) from 7 am to 9 pm on 22 March.
• On 22 March, The Government of India decided to completely lockdown 82 districts in
22 states and Union Territories of country till 31 March.
• On 23 March, union and state governments announced the lockdown of 75 districts
where cases were reported.
• On 24 March,PM Narendra Modi announced a complete nationwide lockdown
(lockdown 1.0) for 21 days. He also announced a ₹150 billion (US$2.1 billion) aid for the
healthcare sector.
• On 26 March, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced an economic
relief package of ₹1.7 lakh crore (US$24 billion).
• On 28 March, the Prime Minister's Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations
Fund(PM CARES Fund) was set up to provide relief to the affected people.
• On 11 April, India sent a team of 15 doctors and health care professionals to Kuwait to
assist in its fight against coronavirus
Source : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/COVID-19_pandemic_in_India#cite_note-30

18. • On 14 April, PM Narendra Modi extended the nationwide lockdown (lockdown 2.0) till
3 May, with a conditional relaxation from 20 April for the areas that have been able to
contain the spread and download the Aarogya Setu app to track your health.
• On 14 April, Delhi CM, Arvind Kejriwal announced that if a doctor, nurse or hygiene
worker dies during treatment, their family will be provided ₹10 million (US$140,000).
• On 16 April, India Started 85 million hydroxychloroquine tablets and 500 million
Paracetamol tablets to 108 countries.
• On 1 May, Government of India extended nationwide lockdown (lockdown 3.0) further
by two weeks until 17 May.
• On 3 May, PM Modi addressed the nation to turn off the lights for 9 minutes at 9 P.M.
and lighting the candles on 5 April to appreciate Corona warriors.
• On 10 May, India sent Naval ship INS Kesari carrying medical teams, essential
medicines and food items to the Maldives, Mauritius, Madagascar, Comoros and
Seychelles following separate requests for help in dealing with the COVID-19
pandemic.
• On 12 May, PM Modi announced an economic package of ₹20 trillion (US$280 billion)
nearly 10% of the GDP for 'Atma Nirbhar Bharat' (self reliant India). He added that
Special economic package was for labourers, farmers, honest tax payers, MSMEs and
cottage industries
• On 17 May, NDMA extended the lockdown (lockdown 4.0) till 31 May in all indian
states.
Source : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/COVID-19_pandemic_in_India#cite_note-30

19. Covid-19 Impact in India

20. Corona Warriors
Frontline Warriors who are helping World to Fight against corona virus by
delivering their duties and exposing themselves to this deadly virus.
The whole world is praising
the efforts that are being
made by corona warriors to
ensure everyone’s safety
everywhere. These people
have been tirelessly working
to deliver essential services.

21. Refrences
• https://www.mohfw.gov.in/
• www.who.int
• https://www.mygov.in/covid-19
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/COVID-19_pandemic_in_India#cite_note-30
• https://www.financialexpress.com/economy/breakup-of-the-rs-20-lakh-crore-
economic-stimulus-package-by-fm-sitharaman/1961843/
• https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/coronavirus-lockdown-what-will-be-
open-april-20-onwards/articleshow/75232160.cms
• https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/fm-nirmala-
sitharaman-announces-rs-1-7-lakh-crore-relief-package-for-
poor/articleshow/74825054.cms?from=mdr